Movie Briefing

Privacy Policy

Your Privacy, Projected Clearly

Effective date: 10 September 2026

Introduction

Privacy Policy Introduction

Movie Briefing is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website.

This policy applies to all visitors of moviebriefing.com. We adhere to the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). By using our site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

This policy covers information collected through our website, including any forms, comments, or analytics. It does not cover third-party sites linked from our pages. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. Your continued use of the site after policy updates constitutes acceptance.

Information We Collect

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily submit, such as when you contact us via email or forms.

  • Name, email address, and message content from contact inquiries.
  • Any other information you choose to provide.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and analytics tools.

  • IP address, browser type, device type, operating system.
  • Pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, and clickstream data.
  • We use Google Analytics to understand site usage.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and remember preferences.

  • Essential cookies for site functionality.
  • Analytics cookies to measure performance.
  • You can control cookies through your browser settings.

For more detail, please read our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Information

How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve our website and services.

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  • Analyze site traffic and user behavior to improve content.
  • Ensure the security and integrity of our site.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under the Australian Privacy Act, we process personal information only when we have a lawful basis, such as your consent, performance of a contract, or legitimate interests.

  • Consent for marketing communications (if any).
  • Legitimate interest in improving our editorial content.

Disclosure of Your Information

Disclosure of Your Information

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting analytics, or providing customer support.

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Hosting and infrastructure providers.
  • These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of Movie Briefing, our users, or others.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

  • We will notify you via email or prominent notice on our website before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Data Security and Retention

Data Security and Retention

Security Measures

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

  • Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS).
  • Access controls and regular security reviews.
  • However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

  • Contact inquiries are retained for up to 12 months.
  • Analytics data is retained for 26 months.

International Data Transfers

International Data Transfers

Transfers Outside Australia

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside Australia, including in the United States and European Union. When we transfer personal information overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure it is protected in accordance with this policy and applicable law.

  • We rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
  • By using our site, you consent to such transfers.

Your Privacy Rights

Your Privacy Rights

Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to ask for corrections if it is inaccurate, incomplete, or out-of-date.

  • Contact us using the details below to make a request.
  • We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Deletion and Opt-Out

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations. You can also opt out of analytics cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie consent tool.

  • Opt-out of Google Analytics via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Complaints

If you have a complaint about our handling of your personal information, please contact us first. If you are not satisfied, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

  • Material changes will be highlighted on our website or communicated via email if we have your contact information.

Contact Us

Contact Us

Privacy Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us using the details below.